Cash Drawers

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For any retail business, some sort of cash storage is required. Some businesses opt to purchase a cash drawer connect to their PC based POS system. If you've decided that this is the best option for you, what should you look for when comparing cash drawers?

Here are a few things you should consider:

Size

When looking for a cash drawer it's very important to consider the size of the cash drawer. You need to decide whether you want the cash drawer on the counter or underneath. Then you'll need to measure the space under the counter. Cash drawers come in various sizes, so it's important to measure up before you buy.

Connection type

There are three different connections types:

Receipt/Docket Printer Driven

USB

Serial

Receipt/Docket Printer Driven

These types of drawers require a receipt printer with a cash drawer port. A cash drawer port looks just like a telephone jack. The port on the printer sends an electrical signal to the cash drawer that pops the drawer open. These drawers are more popular because they're generally less expensive and work with almost all software.

Direct Connect - USB or Serial

Direct connect drawers use the serial or USB port on the back of a computer to fire the drawer. Please note ANY software that is not OPOS compliant (eg MYOB Retail software) must use a cash drawer connected through the docket printer. IT WILL NOT FIRE if plugged directly into a PC or Terminal.

Slots and Inserts

You can choose a drawer with or without media slots. They're for slipping checks and credit card receipts in the drawer without exposing the cash.

Number of bill and coin trays

Here in Australia we have 6 different coins (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2). And 5 notes, including the $100 bill. You need to consider this when purchasing as not all drawers come with same amount of coin and note slots. Some come with only 4 coin slots. While others come with 8 coin slots(allowing for room for extra rolls of coins if needed). Most drawers come with some sort of storage area under the note and coin tray for cash or coin roll storage.

Locks

Most cash drawers come with locks but not all of them. You should think about getting a drawer with a lock in case you need to open it without power and lock it for the night.

Material

The most common are steel based cash drawers however many drawers have a plastic fascia on the front.

You really need to consider what your business needs are and what special features you need and want. Also considering the type of business you run will help you make the right decision.

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